Information Technology

What You Need To Know

for

2017

Cyber activity is no longer safe unless you make it so. Use these tips to better protect your business.

The majority of companies today are using the internet as a way to conduct business. This means they are using the cloud to store data files, contacting customers through social media and email, and even communicating internally through the internet. The possibilities of the internet are still just starting to emerge but along with them are coming new threats. More specifically, there are cyber attackers all over the internet that are looking for small vulnerabilities to get into your business information and use it against you. No matter what kind of business you run, there are cyber attackers looking to take advantage of you. The attackers do not discriminate because all businesses will have some type of data they can use to their advantage. They simply want to make fast cash and all types of businesses are fair game. To protect yourself, you need to make all of your cyber activity safe and educate yourself on the possibilities. Not sure how to do that? Use these tips as a place to get started.

Protect Devices

You are using all kinds of devices within your business to keep everything going. You may even allow people to use their own devices to do work when they are not in the office. All of these devices pose threats to your business if they are not secure and used on secure networks. Implement plans to ensure that devices are well protected and only allow users to access company data when they are connected to a secured network.

Develop Cyber Safety Policies

In today’s technology driven world, you cannot run the risk of not protecting your business. One of the best ways to do that is by developing policies that will keep data safe. These policies should outline how the internet is used for the business, how to email safely, using social media, and even encourage online behavior. There are many things that can create vulnerabilities in your business and you need to outline how to keep your data safe. All employees will need to abide by this policy so they can be a part of the bigger picture.

Take the Time to Educate Employees

This is one of the steps that is often overlooked or not taken seriously by employers. However, education can be the best form of protection, especially because other forms may fail you as attackers become more sophisticated. You should take the time to educate employees on the danger as well as things they should look out for. They are your first form of defense but if they do not know what to do, they may also put your company more at risk. You should educate your employees every chance you get and help re-establish this information as it changes.

Protect Your Business from the Inside

There are many ways you can protect your business and you should implement as many strategies as possible. Some of the things you may consider include backing up your data, installing and updating security software, requiring passwords to be changed on a regular basis, and more. The best way to protect your business from the inside is by creating layers of protection in case one or two of them fail. You may not always be able to stop a cyber attack in its tracks but you may be able to isolate it and slow it down.

For more information about creating a safe environment for cyber activity in Atlanta, Houston, Dallas, Orlando, Chicago, Detroit, Phoenix & Irvine, be sure to contact OnsiteRIS by calling (404) 952-2600 or emailing them at info@onsiteris.com.